Senior Estimator - Lead Complex Construction Bids

CDM Smith; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator in Las Cruces, NM to join our construction estimating team. You will prepare design/build, engineer, and construction management estimates and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers.

The role requires strong knowledge of estimating techniques, reading drawings, and cost control, with 8 years of related experience and travel as needed. Join a team that values career growth and diverse perspectives at CDM Smith.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 8 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares design/build, engineer, construction management, guaranteed maximum price, and hard-bid estimates/proposals.
• Analyzes quotations both prior to and on bid day.
• Evaluates bids of sub-contractors and suppliers for completeness of scope of work, delivery time, and compliance with the specifications and other requirements.
• Enters quantity take-offs and material unit pricings as applicable to project.
• Recognizes and applies appropriate work breakdown structure (WBS) structure.
• Processes and identifies complete scope of project with limited levels of design definition.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

PC skills

Estimating software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator in Las Cruces, NM to join our construction estimating team. You will prepare design/build, engineer, and construction management estimates and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers.

The role requires strong knowledge of estimating techniques, reading drawings, and cost control, with 8 years of related experience and travel as needed. Join a team that values career growth and diverse perspectives at CDM Smith.